Overview
- The seizure occurred on Dec. 2 and was publicly disclosed by U.S. agencies on Dec. 5.
- The USCGC Munro executed the interdiction as part of the accelerated Operation Pacific Viper campaign.
- Released footage shows a helicopter aircrew firing at the boat’s engines to stop a high‑speed vessel at sea.
- Authorities have not disclosed what happened to the intercepted crew or whether anyone was taken into custody.
- DHS posted the videos with the message “Operation Pacific Viper eliminates narcoterrorists,” and President Trump shared the footage on Truth Social.